Let's Do The News! (April 3, 2025)

                             

                                        

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has permitted candidates to participate in barangay activities, such as fiestas. Chairman George Garcia announced that candidates are also allowed to serve as judges or contestants in beauty pageants. However, Garcia emphasized that candidates are prohibited from giving prizes or providing food at these events, as this could be considered vote buying.

- Philippine President Bongbog Marcos has directed the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board to review the wages of workers in all regions of the country.

- Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, who was criticized for harassing Filipinos for 'content', was arrested after being deemed an 'undesirable alien', according to the CIDG.

- Switzerland will monitor former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's ICC case, according to the ambassador.

- China warns the Philippines over claims of "security risks". Yesterday, the Philippine Coast Guard repealed the Chinese research vessel crossing through Philippine waters.

- The sixth-generation Subaru Forester was unveiled. The new model is offered with a choice of a 1.8L DIT engine for the SPORT variant while Premium and X-BREAK variants feature a 2.5L S:HEV strong hybrid powertrain.

2026 Subaru Forester

- The Nintendo Switch 2 will go on sale globally this June 5th with the starting price of 49,980 Japanese Yen for the Japanese-Language System while the Multi-Language System is priced at 69,980 Japanese Yen. Additional costs included.

- Kangta renews contract with SM Entertainment.

- Pinoy Big Brother housemate Klarisse de Guzman reveals that she's bisexual.

- Actor Ruru Madrid was hurt during filming of the GMA TV series Lolong.

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Let's Do The News! (April 2, 2025)

                            

                                        

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- Committee on Foreign Relations Chairperson Senator Imee Marcos confirmed that the Senate investigation into the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte will continue tomorrow. This is despite a letter sent by the Malacañang Palace stating that invited cabinet members and executive officials will not attend tomorrow after invoking executive privilege and subjudice rule.

- British-Israeli lawyer Nicholas Kaufman, the lead counsel to former President Rodrigo Duterte, appeals to supporters of the former President to respect the judicial process.

- The House prosecution team is 80% ready for the impeachment trial of PH Vice President Sara Duterte.

- A Chinese research vessel heading to the Celebes Sea is being monitored by the Philippine Coast Guard. Meanwhile, the AFP currently assessing the Taiwan situation in the wake of Chinese military ships surrounding Taiwanese waters.

- Expect an intense "full battle test" in the 2025 Balikatan Exercises. According to Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. the 40th Balikatan Exercise will focus on testing all military doctrines and strategies.

- The US approved a $5.58 billion fighter jet for sale to the Philippines.

- The second batch of Philippine rescuers en route to quake-hit Myanmar are on the way. The death toll from the Myanmar quake nears the three-thousand mark.

- Hyundai showcased its Casper Electric-based INSTEROID Concept during their April Fools Day celebration.

Hyundai Insteroid Concept

- Skoda will unveil the Elroq RS this April 3rd.

- Seiyuu Fairouz Ai returns from her partial hiatus, signing with her new agency.

- Class 2 of the Netflix original series Weak Hero premieres this April 25th.

- TVXQ members renewed their contracts with SM Entertainment.

- Detroit Pistons forward-center Isaiah Stewart has been given a two-game suspension without pay for his repeated "unsportsmanlike acts" following a brawl between Pistons and Timberwolves players. Meanwhile, Pistons forward Ron Holland II and guard Marcus Sasser, and Timberwolves center-forward Naz Reid and guard Donte DiVincenzo, were also suspended for the incident.

- Actor Val Kilmer dies at the age of 65.

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THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: South Korea’s Constitutional Court will rule Friday on Yoon’s impeachment

 

South Korea’s Constitutional Court will rule Friday on whether to formally dismiss or reinstate impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol — a decision that either way will likely deepen domestic divisions.

The court has been deliberating his political fate after conservative Yoon was impeached by the liberal opposition-controlled National Assembly in December over his brief imposition of martial law that has triggered a massive political crisis.

Millions of people have rallied around the country to support or denounce Yoon. Police said they’ll mobilize all available personnel to preserve order and respond to possible acts of vandalism, arson and assault before and after the court’s ruling.

The Constitutional Court said in a brief statement Tuesday that it would issue its ruling at 11 a.m. Friday and that it will be broadcast live.

Removing Yoon from office requires support from at least six of the court’s eight justices. If the court rules against Yoon, South Korea must hold an election within two months for a new president. If the court overturns his impeachment, Yoon would immediately return to his presidential duties.

Jo Seung-lae, a spokesperson for the main liberal opposition Democratic Party which led Yoon’s impeachment, called for the court to “demonstrate its firm resolve” to uphold the constitutional order by dismissing Yoon. Kwon Youngse, leader of Yoon’s People Power Party, urged the court’s justices to “consider the national interest” and produce a decision that is “strictly neutral and fair.”

Many observers earlier predicted the court’s verdict would come in mid-March based on the timing of its ruling in past presidential impeachments. The court hasn’t explained why it takes longer time for Yoon’s case, sparking rampant speculation on his political fate.

At the heart of the matter is Yoon’s decision to send hundreds of troops and police officers to the National Assembly after imposing martial law on Dec. 3. Yoon has insisted that he aimed to maintain order, but some military and military officials testified Yoon ordered them to drag out lawmakers to frustrate a floor vote on his decree and detain his political opponents.

Yoon argues that he didn’t intend to maintain martial law for long, and he only wanted to highlight what he called the “wickedness” of the Democratic Party, which obstructed his agenda, impeached senior officials and slashed his budget bill. During his martial law announcement, he called the assembly “a den of criminals” and “anti-state forces.”

By law, a president has the right to declare martial law in wartime or other emergency situations, but the Democratic Party and its supporters say South Korea wasn’t in such a situation.

The impeachment motion accused Yoon of suppressing National Assembly activities, attempting to detain politicians and others and undermining peace in violation of the constitution and other laws. Yoon has said he had no intention of disrupting National Assembly operations and detaining anyone.

Martial law lasted only six hours because lawmakers managed to enter the assembly and vote to strike down his decree unanimously. No violence erupted, but live TV footage showing armed soldiers arriving at the assembly invoked painful memories of past military-backed dictatorships. It was the first time for South Korea to be placed under martial law since 1980.

Earlier public surveys showed a majority of South Koreans supported Yoon’s impeachment. But after his impeachment, pro-Yoon rallies have grown sharply, with many conservatives fed up with what they call the Democratic Party’s excessive offensive on the already embattled Yoon administration.

In addition to the Constitutional Court’s ruling on his impeachment, Yoon was arrested and indicted in January on criminal rebellion charges.Yoon was released from prison March 8, after a Seoul district court cancelled his arrest and allowed him to stand his criminal trial without being detained.

Ten top military and police officials have also been arrested and indicted over their roles in the martial law enactment.

Source: AP NEWS

Let's Do The News! (April 1, 2025)

                           

                                        

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- The Marine Exercise (MAREX) 2025 has officially begun, with more than 480 Marines from the Philippines and the United States participating in the largest military exercise this year.

- The first batch of rescuers from the PH Inter-Agency Humanitarian Contingent have been taken off en route to quake-stricken Myanmar for humanitarian missions.

- Senator Chiz Escudero reminded Filipinos abroad to always observe the laws of their host countries to avoid any legal issues or problems. This comes following the arrest of 20 Filipinos in Qatar after staging unauthorized pro-Duterte rallies.

- House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez is hopeful that the alliance between the United States and the Philippines will be further strengthened. Romualdez said this following the first-ever visit to the country by United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

- The defense team of former President Rodrigo Duterte's camp is preparing to file for interim release at the International Criminal Court (ICC), but the timing of when this will be done is still being studied.

- United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has granted pardon to 115 Filipinos in the UAE in conjunction with the month of Ramadan and Eid'l Fitr.

- The Chinese military sent its army, navy, and air rocket forces to surround Taiwan.

- The death toll from the Myanmar-Thailand quake exceeds the 2000 mark.

- Scientists from Japan have reported how stem cell treatment helped improve motor function in two out of four patients with spinal cord injury in their first clinical study on the subject.

- An original animatronic model of the iconic alien created for Steven Spielberg's 1982 classic movie 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' is being sold at Sotheby's with an estimated value of up to $900,000.

- TV personality Cesca Litton is undergoing chemotherapy following her breast cancer diagnosis.

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Let's Do The News! (March 31, 2025)

                           

                                        

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- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos addressed the Filipino Muslim community during his Eid'l Fitr speech, marking the conclusion of Ramadan. Over 10,000 Filipino Muslims gathered at the Quirino Grandstand for Eid'l Fitr celebrations.

- COMELEC urges artists to report for song theft in campaign jingles.

- The PH Bureau of Immigration initiated its Advanced Passenger Information System for tighter border security in the Philippines

- The death toll from the Myanmar quake hits over the 1700 mark.

- An artwork seized by the Nazis from a Jewish collector in 1940 is set to be returned by the United Kingdom.

- Red Bull's Helmut Marko admits the team "made a mistake" promoting Liam Lawson too soon. Moments ago, Lawson swapped places with Yuki Tsunoda ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix after his two-race disaster.

- TV series Kamen Rider Gavv casts Hiroki Yasumoto as the voice of Bocca Jardac and Erena Kamata as Lizel Jardac.

- K-drama Yumi's Cells will return for its third season.

- Actor Richard Chamberlain passed away at the age of 90.

- Actor Richard Norton dies at the age of 75.

- Former TV personality Cesca Litton reveals her breast cancer diagnosis.

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2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Cook Out 400

Martinsville Speedway is the next stop of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series with the Cook Out 400. Drivers are wrapping up March Madness with intense oval racing madness.

As the green flag waved, the action in Martinsville was underway. The first stage encountered trouble for the No. 17 on the front stretch after colliding with the No.77. While Joey Logano secured Stage 1, Denny Hamlin took Stage 2, and the final stage experienced issues for Shane Van Gisbergen.

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After an intense race in Martinsville, Denny Hamlin wins the Cook Out 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is at Darlington Raceway for the Goodyear 400 this April 6, 2025.

Let's Do The News! (March 29, 2025)

                          

                                        

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- The death toll from the M7.7 quake in Myanmar has exceeded the one-thousand mark.

- The Philippines, the US, and Japan have completed their 8th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity in the West Philippine Sea.

- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos congratulated Filipina tennis player Alex Eala after her 2025 Miami Open stint.

- Juvenal Sanso, the Spanish painter and founder of Fundacion Sanso Museum, passed away at 95.

- The Aston Martin Valkyrie sets a new Top Gear Test Track road car record in 1:09.6.

- The live-action Legend of Zelda movie will hit cinemas this late March 2027.

- Netflix's original K-drama series Karma will feature Kim Nam Gil.

- Boy group BOYNEXTDOOR canceled their Bangkok tour after the devastating earthquake.

- The family of Sulli demands explanation from Kim Soo Hyun about her nude scenes in Real.

- Actor Clive Revill passed away at the age of 94. Revill was a veteran of Broadway and Royal Shakespeare Company and starred in the Transformers and Star Wars franchises.

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TNT wins PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup Title

The rematch between TNT Tropang Giga and Barangay Ginebra has become the highlight of the PBA's 50th-anniversary celebrations. The Season 49 Commissioner's Cup Best-of-7 finals engulfed the bloody war between the two titans.

In a thrilling series, both teams exchanged shots in each of the six games, leading to a decisive Game 7 held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, where over 21,000 fans gathered. The final game saw intense competition, with both sides continuing to score until Ginebra’s standout import, Justin Brownlee, managed to tie the game and force it into overtime.

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In the final score of 87-83, the TNT Tropang Giga defeated Barangay Ginebra to win their third Commissioner's Cup title. This victory marks the 11th overall title for TNT in the PBA. Rey Nambatac was named the MVP.

Congratulations to TNT Tropang Giga for winning its 11th overall PBA title!

TNT Tropang Giga won the title but the PBA's 50th anniversary celebration truly begins as teams are gearing up for the PBA's Philippine Cup soon.

Let's Do The News! (March 28, 2025)

                         

                                        

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- The PNP forces are in position at Lawton in preparation for a prayer rally by Rodrigo Duterte supporters.

- The Malacañang has defended cabinet members who refused to provide operational details regarding the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

- PH Vice President Sara Duterte extended greetings to her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is celebrating his birthday today.

- PH President Bongbong Marcos was angered over the Senate hearing about the arrest of his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte.

- Australian PM Anthony Albanese called a federal election on May 3rd, seeking to fight off a resurgent opposition and win a second term.

- Yuki Tsunoda replaces Liam Lawson as Red Bull Racing driver, starting next weekend's Japanese Grand Prix. Lawson returns to the Racing Bulls team.

- MAVTV will be renamed as RACER Network.

- The Porsche Taycan lineup now has a standard 105kwh battery.

- Jarno Opmeer is named F1 Sim Racing World Championship 2025 Drivers Champion while Red Bull Racing is crowned Constructors Champions.

- A new BanG Dream! TV anime was announced after the Ave Mujica TV anime finale ended.

- The live-action movie adaptation of The Exit 8 video game hits theaters this August 29.

- Everything announced in the recent Nintendo Direct presentation, the last before unveiling further details on the upcoming Switch 2.

- Girl group ARTMS postponed the release of their new single at the last minute due to its title in the wake of the recent wildfires.

- ZEROBASEONE member Sung Han Bin will host the World of Street Woman Fighter reality show.

- Actor Steven Yeun joins the cast of the upcoming movie set from the Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise.

- BBC's Doctor Who Season 2 casts Rose Ayling-Ellis as Aliss, a deaf character.

 - IT'S SHOWTIME disqualifies Tawag Ng Tanhalan contestant Marco Adobas over his "cooking show" post.

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THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: South Korea battles worst ever wildfires as death toll hits 26

 

Wildfires raging in South Korea doubled in size on Thursday from a day earlier, as authorities called the blazes the country's worst natural fire disaster with at least 26 people killed and historic temples incinerated.

More than 33,000 hectares (81,500 acres) have been charred or were still burning in the largest of the fires that began in the central Uiseong county, making it the biggest single forest fire in South Korea's history. The previous record was 24,000 hectares (59,000 acres) in a March 2000 fire.

"We are nationally in a critical situation with numerous casualties because of the unprecedented rapid spread of forest fires," Acting President Han Duck-soo told a government response meeting.

The military has released stocks of aviation fuel to help keep firefighting helicopters flying to douse flames across mountainous regions in the southeast of the country where fires have been burning now for nearly a week.

More than 120 helicopters have been deployed in three regions battling the blazes, the safety ministry said. South Korea relies on helicopters to fight forest fires because of its mountainous terrain. A helicopter pilot died on Wednesday after crashing while trying to tackle a blaze.

The wildfires that originated in Uiseong have been moving rapidly eastward, spreading almost to the coast, carried by gusty winds and with dry conditions aggravating the situation.

The Uiseong fire began spreading quickly on Wednesday, reaching the coastal county of Yeongdeok 51 km (32 miles) away in just 12 hours, said Won Myung-soo, director of satellite imagery analysis for the national forestry service.

While the meteorological agency has forecast some rain for the southwest, precipitation is expected to be under five millimetres for most of the affected areas.

"The amount of rain is going to be small so it doesn't look like it'll be big help in trying to extinguish the fire," Korea Forest Service Minister Lim Sang-seop told a briefing.

Experts have said the Uiseong fire showed extremely unusual spread in terms of its scale and speed, and that climate change is expected to make wildfires more frequent and deadly globally.

Higher temperatures amplified by human-caused climate change contributed to the existing seasonally dry conditions, "turning dry landscapes into dangerous fire fuel" in the region, the Climate Central group, an independent body made up of scientists and researchers, said in a report.

The wildfires have carved a trail of devastation through an area equivalent to about half the area of Singapore, ravaging everything in their path including historic temples and homes in the mountainous forest regions of North Gyeongsang province.

Teams of firefighters are on standby to protect the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Hahoe Village and the Byeongsan Confucian Academy in the city of Andong, if a blaze jumps the stream that flows around them.

The picturesque folk village has traditional Korean houses, many with thatched roofs, while the Confucian academy dates back more than 450 years.

The fires have already badly damaged other historic sites, including much of Gounsa Temple in Uiseong, which was built in 681.

"The buildings and remains of what Buddhist monks have left over 1,300 years are now all gone," said Deungwoon, the head of the Gounsa Temple.

Source: Reuters

Let's Do The News! (March 27, 2025)

                        

                                        

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- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has once again stood by its role of protecting the constitution, and not to meddle in politics. This was the AFP's assertion in a statement following alleged discussions about the rank and file's responsibilities.

- Former Senator Kiko Pangilinan has denied information that the Liberal Party and the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas had discussions. The former senator maintained that he remained independent and focused on his advocacy. "There have been no discussions between my camp and Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas," Pangilinan said.

- The Malacañang has hit back at Vice President Sara Duterte's statement that the Philippines is heading to the "dumpster." Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro stressed that the administration, led by President Bongbong Marcos, is taking many steps to develop the country.

- The Tourism Infrastructure Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) has decided not to proceed with the proposed project to illuminate Mayon Volcano after receiving criticism from the public. According to Albayano and Bicol residents, the volcano is already part of the identity of the Bicol Region and there is no need to change or add anything because it is said to be so beautiful that it is considered a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and nominated for a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly provided details about a plan to kill a Houthi militant leader two hours before the military operation was launched. This is according to screenshots released by a journalist who accidentally joined a Signal group chat with senior Trump administration officials. Earlier, a US Senate Republican is pushing for an investigation into Trump administration officials over sensitive “attack plans” leaked by a journalist from the Signal messaging app. The official said the information could have killed U.S. troops if it had fallen into the wrong hands.

- EA SPORTS F1 25 will be released on May 30th for consoles and PC. This year's installment features a new chapter of the game's Braking Point story mode, post-launch content inspired by the upcoming F1 movie, and more.

- Game Informer magazine has made a comeback after its shutdown by GameStop. Gunzilla Games has taken over Game Informer and operates independently under the name Game Informer Inc.

- The family of the late actress Kim Sae Ron held a press conference, revealing Sae Ron's messages with Kim Soo Hyun.

- Girl group fromis_9 secured their rights to their group name.

- In Game 6 of the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup Finals, TNT forced a winner-take-all Game 7 after defeating Ginebra at the score of 87-83.

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Let's Do The News! (March 26, 2025)

                       

                                        

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- 176 victims of human trafficking were sent back to the Philippines from Myanmar.

- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos approved talks between the Philippines and France to establish their Visiting Forces Agreement.

- Former President Rodrigo Duterte will continue to receive his monthly pension despite being held at the detention facility of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Netherlands. Furthermore, even if he is found guilty of crimes against humanity by the ICC, his benefits cannot be revoked without an order from the Supreme Court.

- King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla delayed their state visit to the Vatican after the doctors said Pope Frances needed to rest following his recent illness.

- The third-generation Aston Martin Vanquish is now available with the open-top Volante variant.

2026 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante

- Hyundai teases its Casper-based INSTEROID concept.

- The MG S5 EV was unveiled.

2026 MG S5 EV

- Kim Soo Hyun's Taiwan fan meeting was postponed amid scandals surrounding him and the late Kim Sae Ron.

- Amazon MGM Studios has announced that Amy Pascal and David Heyman will produce the next 007 movie.

- BBC's Doctor Who Season 2 casts Charlie Condou.

- MNL48 announced their April comeback with a "Reboot & Rise 2025" live event this April 26, 2025, at the SM North EDSA Annex. AKB48's sub-unit Quadlips will make their appearance as well.

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Let's Do The News! (March 25, 2025)

                      

                                        

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- A magnitude 4.5 quake hits Cateel, Davao Oriental.

- Filipinos from various parts of Europe flocked to Scheveningen Prison to visit former President Rodrigo Duterte. Meanwhile, according to Vice President Sara Duterte, her father is in good health. They discussed the timeline of his case at the ICC and how to win it.

- The Philippine Department of Education reminded its officials, including teachers and non-teaching personnel, to refrain from participating in political activities during graduation ceremonies and moving-up for the 2024-2025 school year.

- The National Historical Commission of the Philippines has issued a warning against placing any marks or images on the Philippine flag. This warning was prompted by a photo of the flag featuring an eagle, created by supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte in Australia.

- Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero stressed that Filipinos are free to express their grievances, but he said this is not a license for them to spread fake news. The Senator added that the public should be clear in expressing their opinions.

- Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-hee passed away due to cardiac arrest. No reports have been made about who will replace Han as co-CEO.

- A magnitude 6.8 quake hits New Zealand.

- A failed circuit breaker was the reason the broadcast of IndyCar's Thermal Club race went dark.

- Kim Moo-yul, Lee Sung-min, Jin Ki-yoo, and Pyo Ji-hoon are joining the cast of the K-drama series True Lessons.

- Daniel Choi is confirmed to join Running Man as a new interim member.

- NJZ announced legal action against malicious posts.

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Let's Do The News! (March 24, 2025)

                     

                                        

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- A proposal to consider spreading fake news on social media as cybercrime was pushed in the PH Senate.

- Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada called on candidates in the 2025 midterm elections to stop using the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte in their campaigning.

- The first day of Manibela group's strike was generally peaceful, according to the Philippine National Police. The Malacañang appeals to the Manibela group to first talk to the government so that commuters are not affected by the traffic jams.

- United States maritime expert Ray Powell reported on his X account that two Chinese Coast Guard ships intercepted two Philippine ships inside Scarborough Shoal. The Chinese aggressive actions affected the BRP Bagacay and BRP Datu Pagbuaya..

- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. may visit the White House to meet with US President Donald Trump in the coming months following two consecutive visits to the Philippines by two US officials.

- The Jaguar C-X75 Concept lapped the Top Gear Test Track in 1m22.2s

- Coque Lopez announced he will no longer take part in this year's Gran Turismo World Series.

- The Punirunes TV anime will return for its third season this July 2025.

- Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club The Movie Finale Part 2 hits theaters this November 2025. The second part focuses on the latter half of the group visiting parts of Kansai.

- The Chainsaw Man Reze Arc movie hits theaters this September 19, 2025.

- Disney+ postpones the premiere of an upcoming series, Knock-Off, which stars Kim Soo Hyun.

- ADOR says NJZ's hiatus announcement was unilateral and asks to meet with members. Earlier, NJZ announced they will temporarily halt activities following their ComplexCon performance.

- In Game 5 of the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup Finals, Ginebra leads 3-2 after beating TNT at the score of 73-66.

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2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Straight Talk Wireless 400

Homestead-Miami is the next stop for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series with the Straight Talk Wireless 400.

As the green flag waved, the action in Homestead-Miami was underway with Stage 1 seeing an opening lap contact involving the No.11 and the No.41 cars followed by Christopher Bell sliding badly. With Ryan Blaney taking Stage 1, Stage 2 belongs to Denny Hamlin. As the final stage approaches, Ryan Blaney experiences problems that make him surrender followed by Alex Bowman hitting the wall while Kyle Larson is in the lead.

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After an intense fight at Homestead-Miami, Kyle Larson wins the Straight Talk Wireless 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is at Martinsville for the Cook Out 400 this March 30th, 2025.

NTT IndyCar Series 2025 - The Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix

The 2025 NTT IndyCar Series continues in The Thermal Club for The Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix. Drivers are feeling the heat in the second race of the season.

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Alex Palou made headlines at The Thermal Club by making a late push to overtake Pato O'Ward and win the second race of the season. The standout moment of the race, however, was Christian Lundgaard achieving his first-ever podium finish by coming in third place.

The next race is the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach this April 13, 2025.

WRC 2025: Safari Rally Kenya

The 2025 World Rally Championship continues with the Safari Rally Kenya. From scorching desert conditions to muddy paths, the drivers are throwing all means necessary to survive and dominate one of the harshest rally events in history.

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Elfyn Evans made headlines as the winner of this season's Safari Rally Kenya by beating Ott Tanak by 1m9.9s, cementing his lead in the championship leaderboard. Thierry Neuville completes the podium by finishing 3rd amid a one-minute time penalty due to gearbox issues, jump start, and late arrival.

The next event is the first-ever Rally Islas Canarias this April 24-27, 2025.

F1 2025 - Heineken Chinese Grand Prix

Formula 1's 75th anniversary celebration for the Heineken Chinese Grand Prix continues in Shanghai. As Lewis Hamilton delivered his first F1 Sprint win as a Ferrari driver, some say he has a chance. However, can he overcome the team-related problems that hurt his chances in the past? Let's find out.

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Oscar Piastri leads McLaren's 1-2 finish in Shanghai with Lando Norris finishing 2nd, giving last year's constructor's championship-winning team a lead in the standings. George Russell of Mercedes-AMG, meanwhile, finished 3rd.

Alpine driver Pierre Gasly, and the rest of Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, were disqualified as the cars of Leclerc and Gasly were found to be underweight with Hamilton's car having excessive wear on its skid block.

Hamilton's Sprint effort gone to waste following the disqualification while McLaren's leading the constructor's championship pack with Norris still leading. It's still too early to tell.

The next race will be in Suzuka for the Lenovo Japanese Grand Prix this April 6, 2025.

F1 Academy 2025 - Shanghai

Now in its third season, the F1 Academy Racing Series is participating in the Formula 1 75th-anniversary celebrations with Shanghai, the venue for the Chinese Grand Prix, serving as the first stop of the 2025 season for this all-female junior racing series. With the addition of the Hi-Tech team and a host of new faces, the 2025 season centers on who will be the next to follow in the footsteps of past champions. In the first outing of the 2025 season, Shi Wei has been named as the inaugural wild card entry, but she faced some heartbreak before her home crowd, including getting beached mid-race.

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The first race of the season saw the first race win of newcomer Alisha Palmowski of Campos Racing backed by Red Bull. She led a 1-2 finish for the Campos team with Chloe Chambers, backed by Red Bull Ford, finished 2nd. Maya Weug, the MP driver backed by Ferrari, finished 3rd. In the final race, meanwhile, Doriane Pin, PREMA driver backed by Mercedes-AMG, is the winner, beating Weug and Chambers in the fray.

The next race is at Jeddah this April 18-20.

Let's Do The News! (March 21, 2025)

                    

                                        

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- The construction of the new Pritil Public Market in Tondo, Manila begins. The Manila City local government also targets to increase the market to 669 stalls from the previous capacity of 500.

- House Assistant Majority Leader Zia Alonto Adiong of Lanao del Sur and House Deputy Majority Leader Paolo Ortega V of La Union stressed the need to implement regulations on social media. Adiong and Ortega promoted this amid the continued spread of fake news and misinformation, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) which are all threats to the governance of the Philippines, national security, and the integrity of elections.

- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured that they will not be used by any candidate during the elections.

- Heathrow Airport is closing all day in response to a "significant" power outage linked to a fire at an electrical substation.

- US President Donald Trump signs an executive order to begin dismantling the US Department of Education.

- Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is no longer a suspect in the police investigation into SNP finances. "I am completely in the clear," says Nicola Sturgeon, after police investigating SNP finances say she is no longer a suspect.

- Eddie Jordan, the former racing driver, F1 team owner, and Top Gear presenter, passed away at the age of 76.

- TOEI announced a new Digimon anime series, titled Digimon Beatbreak, airing this October.

- The family of the late actress Kim Sae Ron reacts to marriage and abortion allegations. A few moments ago, a YouTuber exposed Sae Ron's alleged marriage, pregnancy, and abortion.

- BBC's Doctor Who TV series casts Kadiff Kirwan.

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